Coach Kiatisak: ‘HAGL fought to the end’

HAGL Haven’t been able to find the first win at AFC Champions League. In the match against Yokohama F. Marinos at 6pm, coach Kiatisak Senamuang’s students lost the final 0-2 by two goals from striker Marcos and midfielder Hatanaka. HAGL played very hard, but had to wait for the last match against Sydney FC (on May 1) to find the first victory.

“I am satisfied with HAGL. The players fought with all their might. When I have the opportunity, I also put young players on the pitch. The whole team played hard until the match ended. I am satisfied with their competitive spirit, “said coach Kiatisak.

Coach Kiatisak is satisfied with the performance of his students Independence

The Thai leader also clarified the difference between the two teams. In addition to tactical skills and experience, Yokohama also won thanks to the depth of the squad.

While coach Kevin Muscat on the Japanese side has many personnel options to rotate the squad and apply different tactical options, Coach Kiatisak only use a group of 13-15 players who regularly play on the field. Thanks to the abundant personnel, Yokohama maintained its outstanding physical foundation throughout the match.

“Today’s match was very difficult for HAGL. Yokohama F. Marinos has a very high level, from physical, tactical, team and individual skills. With a large army, it is possible to arrange from 2 to 3 squads they rotate and keep the fitness for the players who have played the previous match.

Meanwhile, HAGL’s main squad has almost no replacement, so the player’s fitness is eroded. However, this is an opportunity for HAGL to learn from its opponents, both young and experienced players, “said coach Kiatisak.

The fitness of HAGL players is somewhat reduced because schedule thick Independence

Coach Kiatisak also shared his views on using young players. In the match against Yokohama, he used 3 young talents in the second half, including Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Cao Hoang Tu and Le Huu Phuoc. In the match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Huu Phuoc was also used. Coach Kiatisak understands that Duc wants to show young players, but he only uses people depending on the progress of the match.

“According to the direction of Mr.Duc, HAGL must build a young successor force. However, how to use people depends on the match. In this match, Luong Xuan Truong and Nguyen Cong Phuong were tired. It’s time for me to replace young players, help them learn to gain experience. I will use people depending on the development and situation of the match, “said coach Kiatisak.

In the final turn, HAGL will compete with Sydney FC at 6pm on May 1. In the first leg, Kiatisak’s team drew the opponent with a score of 1-1.